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Jun 30 2026

Catterick Garrison Cemetery, North Yorkshire, Conservation Works

6 minutes of reading

Heritage Cemetery Restoration and Conservation Works at Catterick Garrison Cemetery UK Restoration Services was appointed as Principal Contractor by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) to undertake a comprehensive programme of cemetery renovation and conservation works at Catterick Garrison Cemetery, North Yorkshire. Situated within one of the United Kingdom’s most significant military communities, the cemetery […]

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May 26 2026

St Marys Church, Barton Upon Humber, Fabric Repairs

2 minutes of reading

St Mary’s is an Anglican church and Grade I Listed building in North Lincolnshire, with some surviving parts dating back to the 11th Century. The works comprised of repairs and alterations to footpaths and drainage, Removal of stonework sections to allow for removal of Buddleia growth at high level, and internal ground repairs including floor

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May 26 2026

Threap Green Wall, Clitheroe, Retaining Wall Stabilisation

2 minutes of reading

Lancashire County Council awarded the contract for the stabilization works to a retaining wall in Threap Green, Lancashire. The project involved diverting a small stream that due to recent flooding over the past years, had changed its path to flow alongside a highway retaining wall. This was causing the water flow to undermine the walls

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May 26 2026

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire, Stonework Restoration

4 minutes of reading

Newark Castle is one of the Midlands’ most significant historic landmarks. Founded in the mid-12th century by Bishop Alexander “the Magnificent” of Lincoln, the castle was constructed with permission from King Henry I and remains one of only around 150 surviving episcopal castles in England. Today, the site is recognised as both a Grade I

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Oct 21 2023

Georgian Bridge, Ribchester, Stone Repairs & Replacements

2 minutes of reading

Ribchester Bridge is a Grade II listed Georgian structure in Lancashire, thought to be built in 1774. It is situated on the B6245 road from Longridge to Wilpshire across the River Ribble, around two miles upstream from the Roman Town of Ribchester. The bridge is made from sandstone and ashlar and has three segmental circular

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Jul 22 2022

Paythorne Bridge, Lancashire, Limestone Repairs

2 minutes of reading

The Grade II Listed Bridge Grade II listed Paythorne Bridge sits in the heart of the Ribble Valley. This 17th-century bridge carries a minor road and the Pennine Bridleway over the River Ribble, just south of the Lancashire village of Paythorne. The bridge is built in sandstone and consists of two segmental arches with two cutwaters on each side.

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Jun 16 2022

Grisedale Beck Bridge, Cumbria, Lime Pointing & Re-bedding

4 minutes of reading

The Bridge and Settlement Grisedale Bridge is a Grade II listed structure situated over Grisedale Beck within the Parish of Garsdale. Although it sits in south east Cumbria, it is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The bridge provides access to a deserted small settlement which comprises of two further early 17th Century listed

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Nov 23 2020

Twin Arch Bridge, Whitby, Restoration Works

4 minutes of reading

Twin Arch Bridge is an impressive structure that was built around 1847 when the Whitby-Pickering railway was upgraded from horse to steam power. Although the main railway was diverted away from this bridge in 1865, it remained in occasional use until the early 20th century. The bridge now carries only walkers on the Rail Trail

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Jan 24 2020

Walmsley Bridge, Preston, Stone Repairs

2 minutes of reading

Our team has recently started the reconstruction of Walmsley Bridge, Lancashire following a road traffic accident. The Grade II listed bridge sustained damage to the southern wing wall and Parapet. The Bridge spans the river Brock and probably constructed in the late 19th century. An inscription on the Western parapet reads: ‘Walmsley Bridge AD 1883’.

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